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Articles by Doug Hoffman

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Why Join a Trade Association?

Doug Hoffman
Doug Hoffman
June 26, 2024
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Founder and Executive Director of NORMI Doug Hoffman tells us what you and your business can gain by being a part of an industry association.


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How To Avoid the School of Hard Knocks when Providing Sanitizing Services

Doug Hoffman
Doug Hoffman
April 16, 2021
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Not all sanitizing training and certifications are equal. Some training providers cover just technical training and issue a certificate of completion, leaving the student to figure out the business end all on their own with no ongoing support. 


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How Mentorship Can Help Grow a Successful and Profitable Business

Doug Hoffman
Doug Hoffman
March 1, 2021
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Mentoring owners of small businesses in the indoor air quality industry (IAQ) is what the National Organization of Remediators and Mold Inspectors (NORMI) has been doing for more than 16 years. It is true, the organization is a training and certifying trade association, but it's not just about getting certified—it's about building a successful business. 


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Coronavirus Business Boom

Doug Hoffman
Doug Hoffman
June 11, 2020
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Never before in history has there been a time when countless numbers of businesses around the world have been forced to shut their doors and close up their buildings. 


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